ST CLAIR TO EAST CHINA TWP BIKE RIDE

This 11-mile loop is a combination of the inland and river routes. Majority of this trail is a sidepath along the road, with some short on-road and off-road segments. To avoid paved shoulders along M-29 between Bree Road and Pine River, use the local road route following Main Street and S Riverside Ave.

The bike ride takes you through downtown St Clair where you will find shopping, cafes, waterfront dining and a riverfront park. East China Township Park anchors the ride on the south end and is fun to explore with meandering pathways, a disk golf course, rec fields and a dog park.

If you are looking to put down some miles, combine this trip with the St Clair to Marysville Bike Ride or the Marine City to East China Bike Ride.

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Overview: Loop, combination in-land and river route south of St Clair

Time: 55 minutes

Distance: 11 mile loop

Level: Easy

Trail Surface: Asphalt/Concrete

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Amenities - Restrooms, Drinking Fountain, Bike Repair Station, Lodging, Campground, and Food

For seasonal amenities in East China Twp Park please visit the East China Twp Park Website

The bike ride consists of mostly SIDEPATHS, with some OFF-ROAD TRAILS, LOCAL ROAD ROUTES and BUSY ROAD ROUTES.

Highlights

11-mile Loop
Ample parking and amenities in East China Twp Park
Enjoy riverfront parks, dining, and shopping in St Clair
Ice Cream stop on M-29 just south of St Clair on the river route
St Clair Boat Harbor now offers a campground
Visit the St Clair Trail Town Page to learn more

Parking and Trail Access

South End: East China Twp Park – 701 Recor Road, East China, MI 48054
Access the parking lot from Recor Road, west of M-29. Access the trail by following the pathway that winds to the west end of the park and then continue south over the wooded bridge toward Marine City. Amenities include drinking fountain, bike repair station and restrooms.

North End: Riverview Plaza Shopping Mall – 201 N Riverside Ave, St Clair, MI 48079
Park at the south end of the parking lot. Bike Ride begins 4-block south of the parking lot at Clinton Ave. Additional parking may be found on-street or at Palmer Park.

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The Bridge to Bay Trail is the result of broad community lead partnership with project funding provided by: the twelve communities the trail transverses; The Ralph Wilson Jr. Foundation; St. Clair County Community Foundation; The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan; and with support from St. Clair County Parks & Recreation Commission; and the Friends of the St. Clair River.